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The Intercept:
Top-Secret NSA Report Details Russian Hacking Effort Days Before 2016 Election — Russian military intelligence executed a cyberattack on at least one U.S. voting software supplier and sent spear-phishing emails to more than 100 local election officials just days before last November's presidential election …
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Federal Government Contractor in Georgia Charged With Removing and Mailing Classified Materials to a News Outlet — A criminal complaint was filed in the Southern District of Georgia today charging Reality Leigh Winner, 25, a federal contractor from Augusta, Georgia, with removing classified material …
Charles P. Pierce / Esquire:
Why Would Russia Stop at ‘Influence’ When They Could Hack Directly? — Some thoughts on a terrifying new report. — So far, the only evidence of Russian meddling in the 2016 election has indicated that the hacking and ratfcking was one step removed from the actual balloting.
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Steven Perlberg / BuzzFeed:
A Federal Government Contractor Has Been Charged With Leaking To The Intercept
A Federal Government Contractor Has Been Charged With Leaking To The Intercept
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The Daily Caller, The Gateway Pundit, Raw Story and Balloon Juice
Susan B. Glasser / Politico:
Trump National Security Team Blindsided by NATO Speech — When President Donald Trump addressed NATO leaders during his debut overseas trip little more than a week ago, he surprised and disappointed European allies who hoped—and expected—he would use his speech to explicitly reaffirm America's commitment …
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NBC News:
Tweeting and Fuming, Trump Spirals Further Into Crisis
Tweeting and Fuming, Trump Spirals Further Into Crisis
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump Will Not Block Comey From Testifying, White House Says
Trump Will Not Block Comey From Testifying, White House Says
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The Atlantic, Politico, Outside the Beltway, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion and TheBlaze
Stephen Collinson / CNN:
Comey-mania about to take over Washington — Biggest TV event since election night?
Comey-mania about to take over Washington — Biggest TV event since election night?
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Dan Merica / CNN:
White House: Trump won't stop Comey from testifying
White House: Trump won't stop Comey from testifying
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The Sun:
THE JIHADI NEXT DOOR London Bridge attacker in Arsenal shirt was ex-Tube worker ‘family man’ called Abz, 27 who appeared on Channel 4 documentary — The maniac was gunned down along with two other terror thugs by armed cops on Saturday in Borough Market — REVEALED
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Saphora Smith / NBC News:
London Bridge Attack: American Hit in Head by Police Bullet, Witness Says
London Bridge Attack: American Hit in Head by Police Bullet, Witness Says
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Leon Watson / Telegraph:
Live London Bridge attack latest: Two of the terrorists named by police as officers launch fresh raids in East London
Live London Bridge attack latest: Two of the terrorists named by police as officers launch fresh raids in East London
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Mynewsdesk:
Updates: Two men shot dead by police following terrorist attack named
Updates: Two men shot dead by police following terrorist attack named
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Brian Ross / ABC News:
Police say one of the London Bridge attackers was previously known to authorities
Police say one of the London Bridge attackers was previously known to authorities
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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Conway's husband rips Trump for ‘travel ban’ tweets — The husband of top White House aide Kellyanne Conway on Monday appeared to criticize President Trump for his series of tweets about his executive order on travel. — “These tweets may make some ppl feel better, but they certainly …
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Jblackman / Lawfare:
All The President's Tweets
All The President's Tweets
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New York Times:
Trump Promotes Original ‘Travel Ban,’ Eroding His Legal Case
Trump Promotes Original ‘Travel Ban,’ Eroding His Legal Case
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Jonathan Turley / The Hill:
OPINION: Trump's ‘travel ban’ tweets torpedo his Supreme Court arguments
OPINION: Trump's ‘travel ban’ tweets torpedo his Supreme Court arguments
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CNN:
Sources: Acting US ambassador to China quit over Trump climate decision — Trump has said often climate change isn't real — Washington (CNN)Acting US ambassador to China David Rank resigned from his post in Beijing over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement …
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Washington Post:
Post-ABC poll: Nearly 6 in 10 oppose Trump scrapping Paris agreement — Most Americans oppose President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, with a majority saying the move will damage the United States' global leadership, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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Allie Yang / ABC News:
Pelosi: Trump's decision on Paris accord “doesn't have factual basis”
Pelosi: Trump's decision on Paris accord “doesn't have factual basis”
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Hotel Received $270,000 From Lobbying Campaign Tied to Saudis — President Trump's Washington hotel received catering, lodging and parking payments linked to Saudi Arabia as part of the Gulf kingdom's fight against a law that lets Americans sue foreign countries over terrorist attacks.
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Oliver Darcy / CNNMoney:
Breitbart writer out after inflammatory tweets following London attack — London terror attacks: How they unfolded — Katie McHugh, the Breitbart writer who tweeted a number of incendiary remarks in the immediate aftermath of the London terror attack, is no longer with the right-wing news site …
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Ron Fonger / MLive.com:
Official resigns after using n-word to describe Flint residents — UPDATE: Activist says more recordings on the way of official who used racial slur — FLINT, MI — The sales manager of the Genesee County Land Bank has resigned his position after water activists recorded him saying Flint's problems …
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Mother Jones:
Republican Congressman on Suspected Islamic Radicals: “Kill Them All” — In response to the London terror attack, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) had an extreme proposal: kill anyone suspected of being an Islamic radical. — On his campaign Faceboook page, Higgins, a former police officer, posted this message:
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McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
What Trump Really Fears — As the blast radius of the Russia investigation continues to expand, Donald Trump is facing an unnerving new reality: The fate of his presidency may now hinge on the motley, freewheeling crew of lieutenants and loyalists who have long populated his entourage.
NBC News:
Was Kushner Seeking a Russian Bailout for Manhattan Building? Congress Will Ask — A very expensive piece of New York City real estate with an ominous address could be Exhibit A when and if President Donald Trump's son-in-law and trusted adviser, Jared Kushner, appears …
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Maria Lisignoli / KCCI-TV:
Cellphone video captures nasty brawl unfolding at McDonald's — HIDE TRANSCRIPT SHOW TRANSCRIPT — A bystander at a McDonald's restaurant drive-thru on Des Moines' northeast side captured a nasty brawl on video depicting a woman apparently assaulting an employee.
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CNN:
5 people reported dead in Orlando workplace shooting — (CNN)Five people, including the shooter, are dead after a shooting at an Orlando, Florida business headquarters, CNN affiliate WFTV reports. — Police say there is no connection to terrorism. It appears to be a work-related incident, WFTV says.
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Katia Porzecanski / Bloomberg:
Ray Dalio Is Changing His Mind About Donald Trump — ‘I worry about him harming his presidency,’ Dalio says — Views contrast with Dalio's initial bullish take on Trump — Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, who was initially bullish on Donald Trump's ability to stimulate the economy …
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New York Times:
Trump Organization to Go Budget Friendly With ‘American Idea’ Hotel Chain — On the campaign trail, President Trump's children rolled through dozens of small towns across the country, reveling in the adoration of the crowds. But they were less enamored of the budget-friendly hotels along the way …
Todd Van Luling / HuffPost:
Senator Al Franken Cancels Bill Maher Appearance Amid Controversy — “Senator Franken believes that what Bill Maher said was inappropriate and offensive,” a spokesperson said. — A spokesperson for Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) confirmed to HuffPost that the senator is canceling his appearance …
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Bloomberg:
Obamacare Repeal's Latest Obstacle Involves Native Americans — Democrats trying to force a second House vote on health bill — Senate GOP hopes to pass its bill with simple majority vote — Democrats say House Republicans may have to vote again on their Obamacare repeal bill before sending …
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